March 6 to March 10

Look at our Amaryllis now!

We have a wee leprechaun visiting our classroom.  He has lost his gold.  The children filled his pot with gold Lego pieces and made him a rainbow.

He is still looking for his REAL gold.

We are learning about shapes in math.  

This is a hexagon.  Look at the different shapes used to make the hexagons.

Play this game

The ability to identify and describe shapes, sizes, positions, directions and movement is important in many work situations, such as construction and design as well as in creating and understanding art. Becoming familiar with shapes and spatial relationships in their environment will help children grasp the principles of geometry in later grades.

THINGS THAT YOU CAN DO AT HOME

 • Identify shapes and sizes. When playing with your child, identify things by their shape and size: “Pass me a sugar cube.” “Take the largest cereal box out of the cupboard.”

 • Build structures using blocks or old boxes. Discuss the need to build a strong base. Ask your child which shapes stack easily and why.

 • Hide a toy and use directional language to help your child find it. Give clues using words or phrases such as up, down, over, under, between, through and on top of. 

• Play “I spy”, looking for different shapes. “I spy something that is round.” “I spy something that is rectangular.” “I spy something that looks like a cone.”

 • Ask your child to draw a picture of your street, neighborhood or town. Talk about where your home is in relation to a neighbor’s home or the corner store. Use directional words and phrases like beside and to the right of. 

• Go on a “shape hunt”. Have your child look for as many circles, squares, triangles and rectangles as he or she can find in the home or outside. Do the same with three-dimensional objects like cubes, cones, spheres and cylinders. 

THIS WEEK IN GRADE ONE

Monday March 6th Library

Tuesday March 7th

Wednesday March 8th *Popcorn Sales today - $1/bag

Thursday March 9th

Friday March 10th *HELLO MARCH BREAK at 3:30pm!!!

Have a wonderful break! See you back at school on Monday March 20th.